BlackBerry Messenger

by Robb Dunewood on August 1, 2005 · 32 comments

BlackberryBlackBerry Messenger is a new application from Research in Motion that allows you to chat with other BlackBerry wireless device users in real time directly from your BlackBerry handheld.   Features include:

  • PIN to PIN real time messaging
  • Group Chat
  • File Transfer
  • Contact Status
  • Message delivery status

BlackBerry Messenger combines the reliability and exceptional user experience of BlackBerry with the familiar look-and-feel of instant messaging programs.

BlackBerry Messenger is available for download from the BlackBerry website and only works in Internet Explorer.  If you own a BlackBerry, this is definitely one download that you don’t want to miss. 

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1 Angel Martinez August 8, 2005 at 12:34 am

I got really excited about Blackberry Messenger until I read “not supported by Cingular” on the download site. I hope Cingular adds support for it in the near future.

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2 EJ Wasson August 30, 2005 at 6:09 pm

I was able to get it on verizon, but now If only I knew someone else who had one….

If you get here. And have bbm. Ping me. EJ Wasson is my I’d.

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3 Todd October 3, 2005 at 1:46 am

I have a Cingular 7100g and I know it says it is unsuppoted but it works for me and my coworkers. I suggest trying it atleast if you are interested.

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4 Jay October 30, 2005 at 9:19 am

It works fine on our 7100g’s as well!.

BlackBerry BES/MDS 10.00/mo – http://www.citynt.com

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5 Q Dude June 30, 2006 at 2:07 pm

anyone know a way to install BB messenger on the motorola Q, or a program that can connect to a PC to message BB’s?

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6 Robb Dunewood June 30, 2006 at 2:33 pm

Q Dude,

This cannot be done because BB Messenger works on RIM’s network via PIN messaging.

If would be interesting to see if RIM makes a BB Messenger Client for devices that run BlackBerry Connect.

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7 Emilie October 18, 2006 at 8:32 pm

I LOVE bb msgr! It’s so much fun. Yahoo has an agreement with Rogers and the
msgr is on the actaul phone. I wonder when they’re going to get MSN. That would be the best!!!!

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8 Robb Dunewood October 18, 2006 at 8:43 pm

Emilie,

Rumor has it that a MSN Messenger Client for the BlackBerry could come out by the end of the year.

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9 Reynold November 11, 2006 at 2:25 pm

Does this work using the unlimited data package offered thru t-mobile? or does this use SMS text messages? Thanks for any info

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10 Roy November 20, 2006 at 10:17 pm

If you just got the bb messenger and would like to test it out you can message me. my pin is 23DF85E1. It works for me and i have Cingular 8700C. Good Luck..

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11 BMJ November 28, 2006 at 10:24 am

Does the BES allow for the capturing and storing of PINs and/or BlackBerry Messenger conversations or is special software required to do such a thing?

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12 lexxis February 6, 2007 at 12:42 am

Hi, i heard u can use msn messenger on a blackberry pearl>>???
is that true, and if so how do i get it,, cus i only have blackberry messneger where u can only chat with those who have a blackberry?

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13 mike March 25, 2007 at 7:12 pm

Just got this working now o know nobody else with blackberry hahahah. Any one wanna talk message me Mike39

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14 Robb Dunewood March 25, 2007 at 9:31 pm

Mike,

There is an entire thread with people posting the PIN numbers so that you can add them to your messenger buddy list over on BlackBerry Forums. You will have to supply either your BlackBerry PIN or an email address, however.

http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-blackberry-discussion/28341-looking-blackberry-messenger-buddies.html

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15 giorgio May 15, 2007 at 4:48 pm

Is bb messenger Free or do you need a data plane?

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16 sin July 24, 2007 at 12:33 pm

hi i switched from t mobile to cingular and since my bbery was unlocked i could use my blackberry messenger while was with cingular.I am not sure how but my blackberry messenger stopped working and when i called in for support they said i will have to delete the messenger on my pearl phone and install again.I deleted the messenger but now am not able to install it back again. how do i download blackberry messenger to my blackberry pearl. it gives error on the site”this download is not supported for your device.”

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17 Ab October 19, 2008 at 3:50 am

I have blackberry bold but l mistakenly deleted the messenger. I’ve tried everything to re-instal it. Can somebody pls help?

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18 Anthony November 10, 2008 at 11:02 pm

I sent requests to my blackberry friends , and they haven’t have got the inventation yet how come ?

help please.

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19 maria January 12, 2009 at 1:21 am

Hi… i erased my bb messenger.. because i thought that was a smart thing to do.. i guess… eather way it was by mistake… how can i downloaded it back?? ive been having a hard time… i have a blackberry bold 9000 .. can anyonw help meee.. pleaseeeeeee
THNKS:)

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20 ian February 12, 2009 at 10:53 am

if you delete someone from your bb messenger, can they still see you on their list? or does it automatically delete me from their list as well?

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21 Dale February 25, 2009 at 1:16 am

i downloaded the new v4.5 to my bb pearl 8130 and now i dont have bb messenger and i cant download it again says its not compatible

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22 MekaP March 5, 2009 at 4:36 pm

Do have to have a blackberry to use bb messenger?

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23 chris March 23, 2009 at 10:07 pm

hey when i add contacts and when friends add me it will only stay pending how do I get this to work?
thanks chris

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24 catherine April 10, 2009 at 2:41 pm

do you have to have the internet to acces blackberry messenger?

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25 Ashley May 7, 2009 at 1:48 pm

I have gotten requests from friends to be joined as a friend on BB Messenger- i know this sounds stupid, but how do I accept them. Thanks!!

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26 Melissa June 7, 2009 at 9:34 pm

Facebook on blackberry is it FREE or does it cost money>>>>>>>????

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27 Chris July 4, 2009 at 2:42 pm

Is BB Messenger free internationally (i.e. to England)?

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28 ski123 August 14, 2009 at 4:15 pm

Does anyone know if my employer (who supplies my BB) can read my BBM conversations?

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29 dwight giraud October 5, 2009 at 11:59 pm

i would liek to know please anyone if a NOKIA E61I can have blackberry messenger on it someone told me that today just want to know if itstrue please ASAP….?

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